Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
131
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 29 | 27 | 37 | 38 | 131 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 31 | 17 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats outlasted the Rockets 131-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bobcats cashed in. Bobcats' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.